Bushehr nuclear power plant starts operatingNovember 27, 2010 - 13:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's first nuclear power plant in the southern port city of Bushehr has started operations, the nation's atomic chief said on Saturday, November 27. "Without any propaganda and fuss we sealed the cover of the reactor and all the fuel rods are in the core of the reactor," the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi was quoted as saying by Fars news agency. “We hope that electricity produced at the Bushehr plant will be connected to the national grid in a month or two," he added. So far, Iran has produced over 35 kg of 20 percent- enriched uranium. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |